Author Archives: Christopher

Oak Bay High School – innovative business

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Human centered design course. They are working to improve the world around them.

Student ‘test driver’

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A student volunteers to test drive ‘Hi! Conversation Changes Lives, and sharing his response to each conversation he has for a month. He shared his experience with a packed house at the book launch.

Hope for BC Forests

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People just don’t realize the positives that are at play in BC forests. It’s becoming much more sustainable.

A grade 4 class’ perception change about Indians

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A grade 4 teacher found many ways to effectively change views and dynamics about Indians in her class and school.

Biketown

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Fun video I helped promote and get some support.. Of course it started with a conversation with a stranger..

Cycling to work in the 60’s

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Cycling to UVic in the late 60’s was a fringe activity…

Exploring visual arts using rich resources at UVic

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Great value found in studying and exploring visual arts with like minded teachers and students.

The Guru at the Grocery Store

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While reading Hi! Conversation Changes Lives, Martin remembered this standout ‘traveler’ moment in a grocery lineup. For more information on the book…

Life and times of being a geophysicist

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Glimpse into the fun and adventure of working in remote settings. Andrew traces this passion back to family hiking trips where he was the smallest member… facing and overcoming challenges even then.

Cliff Kennell firefighter, driver, trainer

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Cliff Kennell loves the adrenaline rush that comes with his job. While he’s been involved with sports since he was a kid, just after high school he met a family who loved bike racing. The impact of their role modeling